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The Christmas Story

By Brooke Davis
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Introduce your child to the magical story of the first Christmas with this beautifully illustrated retelling of the Nativity. With heartwarming illustrations and a simple, age-appropriate narrative, The Christmas Story takes children on an unforgettable journey recounting the birth of Jesus. This gentle and engaging story... Read More
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Introduce young readers to the story of the very first Christmas, perfect for children aged 3-5

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Introduce your child to the magical story of the first Christmas with this beautifully illustrated retelling of the Nativity. With heartwarming illustrations and a simple, age-appropriate narrative, The Christmas Story takes children on an unforgettable journey recounting the birth of Jesus.

This gentle and engaging story brings the message of love, kindness, and compassion to young readers in a way that's easy for them to understand. Whether read aloud at bedtime or during family story time, this book is the perfect introduction to the heart of the Christian faith.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444983432

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ag Jatkowska

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Brooke Davis (Author)

Brooke Davis worked in children's publishing for many years, writing more than 150 novelty, non-fiction and picture books along the way.

Ag Jatkowska (Illustrator)

Ag Jatkowska grew up loving picture books and dreamed that one day she would become an illustrator. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk with a MA in Graphic Design and Illustration. With a passion for creating whimsical scenes full of cute animals, soft colours and textures, Ag has illustrated a broad range of children's books and greeting cards.

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